Local news
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Five children killed in early-morning shack fire in Shaka’s Head
Local newsA Saps forensic team has taken the remains of the five deceased children for further investigation.
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Ballito Photo Club sets creative tone for 2026 at Simbithi exhibition
Local newsThe monthly competition brings the best out of the North Coast's photographic community.
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Christmas Fair Fund transforms classrooms, kitchens and children’s lives
Local newsFunds raised over various initiatives in 2025 have now been funnelled into worthwhile causes.
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Chess takes over Salt Rock cocktail bar for good cause
Local newsThe North Coast Chess Club hopes to spread the sport to local underprivileged communities.
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Zinkwazi Beach lifeguard gives back through free swim training for underprivileged kids
Local newsJanet Dlamini has trained many current KwaDukuza lifeguards and the group recently completed the Midmar Mile.
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DA begins KwaDukuza election push with Makhan for mayor
Local newsThe Ward 22 councillor says she will focus on tackling systemic issues if she is elected to office.
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Prince’s Grant hosts scenic wine walk through golf estate
Local newsThe hilly 3km walk was helped greatly by regular wine stops.
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Music, markets and meetings to diarise in Ballito
Local newsSet your social calendar for the next few weeks.
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St Luke’s faces funding withdrawal, putting disabled patients at risk
Local newsThe home based in Kearsney, inland of KwaDukuza, has helped disabled residents since 1945.
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Conservationists celebrate spotting of rare juvenile crowned eagle in Umdloti
Local newsLocal dispersal data on juvenile crowned eagles is scarce, making the discovery particularly important.
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FMD vaccine rollout to begin in iLembe as farmers warn of heavy losses
Local newsAlmost 50 000 cattle in the district are affected, which is essentially 100% of the population.
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Final week of Phelophepa Healthcare Train in KwaDukuza
Local newsThe free travelling clinic will remain at the KwaDukuza railway station until Friday, February 27.
